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The Silence of the Sea

19491h 27mJean-Pierre Melville
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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In a small town in WWII France, a German officer is billeted in the house of an elderly man and his niece who resist the occupation by refusing to interact with him, even as he speaks to them candidly about his life and hopes for the future of France and Germany.

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FranceNaziWorld War IiNazi OccupationOccupied France (1940-44)

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What is The Silence of the Sea (1949) about?

In a small town in WWII France, a German officer is billeted in the house of an elderly man and his niece who resist the occupation by refusing to interact with him, even as he speaks to them candidly about his life and hopes for the future of France and Germany.

Who stars in The Silence of the Sea?

The Silence of the Sea stars Howard Vernon (Werner von Ebrennac), Nicole Stéphane (La Nièce), Jean-Marie Robain (L'Oncle), Amy Aaröe (La Fiancée), Georges Patrix (L'Ordonnance). The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

How long is The Silence of the Sea?

The Silence of the Sea has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949.

Is The Silence of the Sea worth watching?

The Silence of the Sea holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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